The Flamingos made history last week by becoming the first African team to win the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup following a 2-1 win over Japan in Morocco.
Akpabio announced the donation at a reception in honour of the team in Abuja on Wednesday, describing the players as the pride of Africa and the world for becoming the first African team to win a FIFA women's football World Cup title.
The reward is in recognition of the team’s record-setting achievement in becoming the first African nation to win the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup following a 2-1 win over Japan in the final.
The Senate has announced a N100 million donation to the Flamingos following their country’s historic triumph at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco.
Obi, who described the incident as another troubling manifestation of what he called the growing culture of toxic politics in Nigeria, said he was stopped from welcoming the young footballers despite making what he described as a simple request to greet them.
Following the opening day defeat, The Flamingos bounced back with a narrow 2-0 victory over Puerto Rico before producing one of the most impressive performances of the group stage, defeating defending champions North Korea 3-1.
Nigeria's historic triumph at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup has continued to attract congratulatory messages from prominent Nigerians, political leaders and football stakeholders following the Flamingos' remarkable 2-1 victory over Japan in Saturday's final in Morocco.
The Flamingos of Nigeria earned a hard-fought 2-1 win over Japan on Saturday at the Mohammed VI Football Complex, Morocco to win the 2026 FIFA Women's U-17 World Cup for the first time.
The Flamingos made history last week by becoming the first African team to win the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup following a 2-1 win over Japan in Morocco.
